We bring you the latest news on all the latest happenings in the world of river cruising. River Cruise Passenger provides Australian travellers with up-to-date news articles on new cruise ships, exciting destinations, shore excursions, and more.
Check our news section regularly to get the scoop on recently launched river cruise ships. Discover details and images of new vessels from lines like Viking, Avalon Waterways, APT and Scenic. Additionally, learn about innovative ship designs and amenities for an unparalleled on-water experience.
Moreover, get inspired for your next river cruise vacation by reading our destination spotlights. We cover trending and emerging river ports across the globe – from marquee European cities to lesser-known gems in Asia and South America. In addition, peruse sample itineraries to help plan your perfect cruise.
Gain insider tips by browsing our latest excursion features. Read about active walking tours, immersive cultural experiences, once-in-a-lifetime special excursions and more ways to experience ports. Also, see reviews of new shore tour offerings for cruise lines.
Furthermore, this site also reports on important industry news like new safety protocols, travel restrictions, deals and more to help you cruise with confidence.
Want to stay current on all aspects of river cruising? Bookmark our site for a frequently updated mix of news articles, ship profiles, destination guides and insider advice tailored for Australian travellers.
Whether you’re dreaming of a Danube Waltz cruise, sailing the Mekong, or charting the Nile, River Cruise Passenger puts the world of river cruising at your fingertips. Discover the newest ships, itineraries and excursions for an extraordinary river journey.
Luxury cruise operator Heritage Line has announced the first new luxury boat that will ply the upper-Mekong river. Due to launch in September this year, the ten berth ship Anouvong will ply the section of the Mekong between the Lao capital Vientiane, the royal city of Luang Prabang and the Thailand/Laos border in the famous Golden … Read more
River cruise companies in Europe are now reassessing their ships and itineraries, and some are banning boarding by passengers who have travelled through China, Hong Kong and Macau. In Asia, river cruise lines have already stopped or postponed some sailings until March. See below for what the lines are now doing across Europe. Cruise Lines … Read more
Ultra-luxury barge cruise line Belmond has launched a gastronomic six-night French voyage that will take guests to six different Michelin-starred restaurants, one for every night. The ‘Epicurean Burgundy’ itinerary sails on the exclusive Belmond Napoleon from St- Jean-de-Losne to Lyon. The ship is Belmond’s largest in their fleet and has only six cabins carrying up … Read more
Move over baby boomers, river cruising has found a new wave of younger, more active travellers. Eighty per cent of travel agents are saying river cruising is the perfect gateway to attract first time cruisers… and more than a third of those now daring to sail the slow way are Generation Y’s and Millennials. According to … Read more
Australian-owned river cruise line Scenic is back in court this week, facing a lawsuit in the High Court by passengers on at least 14 cruises in 2018 who allegedly suffered ‘distress and disappointment’. The passengers claim that due to low water levels and the way Scenic altered their holiday experience, they didn’t get what they … Read more
Barge cruising is fast becoming a popular luxury option for river cruisers looking for holidays beyond the Rhine, Rhone and Danube. It offers a slower, more immersive, yet still bespoke experience that is growing quickly with Aussie travellers. Barge travel was once only popular among Europeans but strong interest is now being expressed in new … Read more
Passengers in a Facebook group have shared emails from Viking, saying the cruise line has cancelled river sailings on the Yangtze through till June. According to social media facebook group Viking River and Ocean Cruising Friends, passengers who have pre booked cruises in China with Viking Cruises have received direct emails from the company today, … Read more
What are two thing Aussies love? Barbecues and river cruising. American Queen Steamboat Company is offering Australians huge savings  on an ‘American BBQ Challenge Cruise’. The deal, which sails through America’s mid west is valid for bookings made before March 31, 2020 and offers Australian passenger savings of up to $2978 per couple. The American Queen … Read more
Travelmarvel is launching three brand new contemporary style river ships for 2021 European sailings and are offering early booking discounts, and Fly Free deals. The pre-release brochure is available now and details a 14 night ‘European Gems’ cruise in 2021 with a fly free offer and a bonus early payment discount for a total of … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
